The Technology cluster showcases many of the amazing technological advances made by Muslim scholars and
engineers. Working replicas of the giant Elephant Water Clock and Castle Clock of the famous Muslim engineer, al-
Jazari, are displayed in this cluster. The exhibit has examples of innovative water-raising machines and ingenious
mechanical devices.

Animated scale models of an ancient Wind Mill and Wind Tower demonstrate pioneering methods
of harnessing the power of nature. A range of interactive exhibits and displays on trade, trade routes, commodities,
currencies and economics trace the origins of industry in the Islamic world.

Elephant Water Clock

The Elephant Water Clock is an iconic example of one of al-Jazari’s pieces of fine technology. In addition to telling the time, it celebrates the universality of Islam by incorporating elements from Spain, Phoenicia, Egypt, Iraq, India and China.

Castle Clock

The Castle Clock is another example of one of al-Jazari’s famous Water Clocks. In this Clock, a ball drops from the falcons’ beaks into the vases, small doors open and close, a moon moves across the face of the Clock, and the musicians play their instruments every hour. The mechanism can be seen on the back of the Clock.

Expressions of an Advanced Industrial Society

This large cabinet displays materials that were traded and products that were produced by early Muslim technologists, including carpets, ceramics, tiles, geometric designs, pearls, perfumes, henna, wooden printing blocks, oil lamps and coffee kettles.

Pinhole Camera

Ibn al-Haitham is widely regarded as the Father of Optics. Based on his study of the human eye, he created the first Pinhole Camera, which demonstrated that light travels in straight lines.

Robotic Man

One of the many robots or automatons that al-Jazari made for the Kings of Diyarbakr was the ‘Robotic Man’. This robot, which is modeled on a 12-year old boy, provides water, a towel and a comb for the King during his ablutions.